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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,264.73, 312,235.23 and 135,670.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,264.73, 312,235.23 and 135,670.70 is: 187,219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,264.73 : 312,235.23 = 135,670.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,264.73/312,235.23 = 135,670.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,264.73x = 312,235.23 × 135,670.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,264.73x = 42,361,172,218.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,361,172,218.76/226,264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,219.51

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